How to pronounce preclusive
Say it like preh-KLOO-siv. Preclusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO).
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- preh
- KLOO
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preclusive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- KLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of preclusive
American and British speakers say preclusive in essentially the same way: /prɛˈklusɪv/ in the US and /prɛˈkluːsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: preh-KLOO-siv.
What does preclusive mean?
- Serving to preclude.
Words that rhyme with preclusive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preclusive.
Questions about saying preclusive
How do you pronounce preclusive?
Say preh-KLOO-siv. The American pronunciation is /prɛˈklusɪv/. In British English it is /prɛˈkluːsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preclusive?
Preclusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO). Broken into parts: preh · KLOO · siv.
Do Americans and Brits say preclusive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɛˈklusɪv/ and the British form is /prɛˈkluːsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.